Babies R Us Holiday Giveaway

 I was provided with information about the Babies R Us events and a $50 gift card in exchange for my post. However the opinions and gift ideas here are my own.        Celebrate baby’s first Christmas with a $50 gift card from Babies R Us This year we are celebrating my baby’s first Christmas. …

Rochester’s Hometown Christmas Parade

If you’re looking for something to get you in the mood for Christmas, this is the ticket.    This years parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 8, 2013.  The start time is 2:00.  Hopefully there will be good weather this year.  Make sure you stay till the end of the parade to catch Santa and …

Mastering the Art of Shopping with #MasterPass

Can using MasterPass and online shopping really be better than Black Friday shopping? I’m one of those crazy people that loves Black Friday shopping.  I normally avoid shopping with crowds like the plague, but for whatever reason, Black Friday shopping just really gets me jazzed up.  Maybe it’s the thrill of getting the deal or …

Fun Local Events of the Season – 2013

  It’s that time of year where there are many fun festive events going on around the area.  Here is a list of a few of our favorites:   Light the Village – 12th annual tree lighting ceremony at the Village of Rochester Hills – November 22nd!  That’s tomorrow!!  The festivities begin at 5:30.  More …

5 Tips for Holidays With Teens

Holidays should be fun and memorable for your family, but unrealistic expectations can make them difficult. Add in a moody teen, and you could have a recipe for disaster on your hands. Fortunately, you don’t have to just sit back and wait for the holiday complaints and squabbles to begin. Here are 5 tips for …

Top Chef: McDonald’s Style {Giveaway!}

  What can you do to transform ingredients from classic McDonald’s menu items?  It turns out, a lot!  I was recently invited to watch culinary students at the Art Institute of Michigan-Novi take on that exact challenge, issued by Chef Jessica Foust, RD, Manager of Nutrition & Culinary for McDonald’s USA.     The student …